What is the difference between granite and marble?

  

  Granite and marble are common types of stone in our daily lives. They are very good stones in terms of luster, texture and look. However, these two kinds of stone have different characteristics and properties after all. Which stone do you prefer, marble with a beautiful texture, or granite with a harder texture? Let's learn about these two kinds of stone together, and understand the difference between granite and marble, so that you can have a clear choice in your mind.

  What are the differences between granite and marble?

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  Granite and marble are both popular and popular stones and are widely used in construction and decoration. As long as you carefully distinguish the difference between granite and marble, you can still distinguish them in essence. In terms of pattern, most granite has a mottled texture, while marble has a variety of colors and irregular patterns, which are particularly beautiful. In terms of stone hardness, marble is a soft stone and granite is a medium-hard stone. In terms of hardness, granite is slightly better. In terms of rock types, marble is a metamorphic rock, while granite is an igneous rock. In addition, marble comes in a variety of colors, while granite mostly has a speckled texture.

  What are the prices of granite and marble? Is there a big difference?

  Granite and marble are two of the best-selling stones in the market, and their prices in the market are also different. Because granite has relatively high hardness and relatively simple patterns, it is mostly used outdoors and is a high-grade decorative stone. Due to its rich and colorful patterns, marble is non-radioactive and does no harm to the human body, so it is suitable for indoor decoration. If it is an indoor home decoration, it is recommended to use marble. Different granites and marbles have different prices, so the choice of stone for decoration should be within your own affordability. The most expensive granite, like marble, sells for thousands of yuan per square meter in the wholesale market. The prices of the cheapest granite and marble are almost the same, and the price in the wholesale market is also tens of yuan per square meter.

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  The difference between granite and marble: Where are they suitable for use?

  The difference between granite and marble makes them used in different places. Marble is mainly used for interior decoration, while granite is mainly used for outdoor decoration, and kitchenware boards. The texture of marble is beautiful and can be used for carvings, etc. The more famous marble carving materials include white marble, Afghan jade, etc.

  The difference between granite and marble is mainly in the pattern, hardness, formation of rock, etc. Regarding the differences between the two, I believe that everyone will have a new understanding after reading the article, so let’s choose the stone that is most suitable for you to decorate your beloved home!